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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.40, 9,360.06 and 2,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.40, 9,360.06 and 2,954.28 is: 4,431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.40 : 9,360.06 = 2,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.40/9,360.06 = 2,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.40x = 9,360.06 × 2,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.40x = 27,652,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,238.06/6,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.87

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